Osram HCI-T 70W G12 Metal Halide Lamp

An Osram POWERBALL HCI-T metal halide lamp, 70W, G12 base — a high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp for retail, hospitality, and accent lighting. This is trade-only equipment: it requires a matched ballast and ignitor and must be fitted by a qualified electrician.

What does installation involve?

This lamp is not a plug-and-play swap — it needs a compatible ballast (electronic or magnetic) plus a separate ignitor, and is only approved for use in a fully enclosed luminaire designed for it. New installations and lamp swaps in existing fittings should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Key Features

• G12 base, high-intensity discharge (metal halide) technology
• Available in 830 Warm White (3000K) and 942 Cool Daylight (4200K)
• Genuine Osram POWERBALL HCI-T lamp

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Retail and hospitality accent lighting
• Commercial and display lighting

FAQ

• Can I install this myself?
  No — this is HID equipment requiring a matched ballast and ignitor in an enclosed luminaire. Installation should be done by a qualified electrician.
• What's the difference between 830 and 942?
  830 gives a warmer 3000K tone with CRI 89; 942 gives a cooler 4200K daylight tone with a higher CRI of 95.
• How long does this take to warm up after switching off?
  Full brightness takes a few minutes after switch-on, and a hot lamp needs to cool before it will restrike — normal for metal halide lamps.
• Can I use this in an open fitting?
  No — Osram approves this lamp only for use in fully enclosed luminaires designed for it.